We are getting a brown colour in our hot water from our Vulcan freeloader (assume this is where its from anyway). Is this a fixable problem or will we need to look at a new unit? The current unit is about 18 years old. Any thoughts or things we can look to do would be appreciated. Thanks

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Vulcan freeloader 260 suddenly turns off after heating to temperature. Control unit was just replaced but still doing the same. I was told by another person it is the thermo couple but the fitter said

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Can I replace the pilot light on a Vulcan Freeloader 260 gas HWS?

Hello...how old is the unit? Today it is very common for gas appliances to have electric igniters instead of a pilot light. Unless you are familiar with gas controll/regulator valves I would not recommend trying this yourself. I believe it is more likely a faulty or dirty thermo-couple. Again , unless you are familiar with the opperation of gas supplies ,controls ,etc. DO NOT ATTEMP to do this yourself!!! Gas is very dangerous for the less than well informed! Call a service pro or speak to and ask for the assistance of a knowledgable friend.

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My Mum has a Vulcan freeloader 260 gas hot water system and it appears that the pilot light has gone out. The only problem is I can't find where it is to test how to turn it back on. Can someone please...

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Unfortunately there is no fix other than replacing the tank, it has a lot of rust buildup inside over 18 years, which is a very long time for a hot water tank today.

Kamran Sep 05, 2011

no you stupid man. its a primatic cylinder. hence your getting brown water into your hot water supply. either just hope the bubble is reproduced in the tank or flush system and re-fill...this should go away. or learn about primatic cylinders.

p.s nothing to do with rust building up inside. what stupidity.

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